Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Federal Sentencing

Описание: For many federal prisoners, the real damage didn’t happen at trial - it happened at sentencing.

In the federal system, sentences are often not fixed when you plead guilty. Instead, they are determined later under the United States Sentencing Guidelines. If your attorney failed to properly review, object to, or challenge errors in your pre-sentence investigation report (PSR), that mistake could have added years to your sentence

In this video, Board-Certified Criminal Law and Criminal Appeals Specialist Jacob Blizzard explains how ineffective assistance of counsel can occur during federal sentencing. From incorrect guideline calculations and career offender enhancements, to wrong drug quantities, misapplied criminal history points, or missed mitigation opportunities — these errors happen more often than people realize.

The majority of federal cases never go to trial. That means sentencing is where many cases go wrong. And unlike trial errors, sentencing mistakes can sometimes be identified by carefully comparing your PSR to the Sentencing Guidelines that were in effect at the time of your conviction

If you received far more time than you expected, or something about your guideline calculation doesn’t feel right, you are not alone. There may still be a path to challenge it through a 2255 motion.

Take the time to review your PSR. Compare it to the guidelines. Ask questions. A careful review today could potentially mean years off your sentence tomorrow.

Are you developing a 2255 Writ for your loved one? Whether you're working with an attorney or you're doing the federal appeal writ process on your own, check it out, and if you have any questions send Jacob and his appeals team an email at [email protected] or call us for a FREE federal post conviction Case Review (325) 475-4857

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If your loved one is in a Texas federal prison, contact our firm to schedule a FREE Case Review of your loved one's federal case to see if we can help. Call us at (325) 475-4857. You may also email us anytime with questions: [email protected]

Our team includes:
Sarah Durham, Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law
Jacob Blizzard, Dual Board Certified in Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law
Morgan Walker, Senior Associate Attorney

We serve families across Texas with compassion, honesty, and determination. If someone you love is in prison and you’re looking for answers, we’re here to listen.

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